Question

excerpt from esperanza rising, by pam muñoz ryan
purpose for reading: in this excerpt from esperanza rising, youll follow esperanza as she anxiously waits for her fathers return. as you read, pay attention to how the author crafts the mood and setting and how these elements interplay with esperanzas emotions and the underlying tension of the situation. ask yourself: \how does the figurative language contribute to the mood of the passage?\
(1) papa had promised to meet her in the garden and he never disappointed her. she bent over to pick a red bloom, fully opened, and pricked her finger on a vicious thorn. big pearls of blood pulsed from the tip of her thumb and she automatically thought, \bad luck.\ she quickly wrapped her hand in the corner of her apron and dismissed the premonition. then she cautiously clipped the blown - rose that had wounded her. looking toward the horizon, she saw the last of the sun disappear behind the sierra madre. darkness would settle quickly and a feeling of uneasiness and worry nagged at her.
(2) where was papa? he had left early that morning with the vaqueros to work the cattle. and he was always home before
what does the conversation between mama and the main character about the bandits indicate about the historical context of the story?
it is set in a mythical, magical world.
it is set in a futuristic society.
it is set during a time of peace and prosperity.
it is set in an era of ongoing unrest and conflict.

Explanation:

Answer:

Discipline: Arts
Sub - field: Literature
(1) The figurative language such as "big pearls of blood pulsed" and "bad luck" along with Esperanza's emotions of anxiety and unease contribute to a tense and foreboding mood. The sense of impending danger with the premonition and the setting sun behind the Sierra Madre add to the overall mood of worry and anticipation.
(2) It is set in an era of ongoing unrest and conflict (as indicated by the mention of bandits which implies a time of lawlessness and instability).